CVE-2026-8461 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2026-8461: An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in FFmpeg's libavcodec library, specifically in the MagicYUV decoder, allows denial-of-service and, in some cases, can be exploited for remote code execution. Th

Affects 2 Linux releases across 2 (distro × package) combinations. First disclosed: 2026-06-18.

CVSS v3:HIGH · 8.8(NVD-published)

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2026-8461 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ffmpeg→ fixed in7:7.1.5-0+deb13u1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y ffmpeg
```

Alpine edge

Source: Alpine secdb

ffmpeg→ fixed in8.1.2-r0
```
apk update && apk add --upgrade ffmpeg
```

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